• DOI:10.1080/13674670701491449
Corpus ID: 143548119

Theoretical models of the nature of prayer and health: A review

@article{Breslin2008TheoreticalMO,
  title={Theoretical models of the nature of prayer and health: A review},
  author={M. Breslin and C. Lewis},
  journal={Mental Health, Religion & Culture},
  year={2008},
  volume={11},
  pages={21 - 9}
}

M. Breslin, C. Lewis

Published 2008

Psychology

Mental Health, Religion & Culture

There is increasing interest in the empirical effects of prayer on health. However, little attention has been paid to the theoretical causal mechanisms by which health may be affected by prayer. A critical examination of extant literature on the psychology of prayer was conducted to identify potential ways in which prayer may act to promote health. The review suggested that an array of prayer types exist ranging from prayers of attunement to petitionary prayers. Additionally, prayer may affect… CONTINUE READING

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